2002 Bentley Arnage vs. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant
To start off, 2002 Bentley Arnage is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1979 Daihatsu Charmant would be higher. At 6,750 cc (8 cylinders), 2002 Bentley Arnage is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2002 Bentley Arnage weights approximately 1660 kg more than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2002 Bentley Arnage (839 Nm) has 756 more torque (in Nm) than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. (83 Nm). This means 2002 Bentley Arnage will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1979 Daihatsu Charmant. 2002 Bentley Arnage has automatic transmission and 1979 Daihatsu Charmant has manual transmission. 1979 Daihatsu Charmant will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2002 Bentley Arnage will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2002 Bentley Arnage | 1979 Daihatsu Charmant | |
Make | Bentley | Daihatsu |
Model | Arnage | Charmant |
Year Released | 2002 | 1979 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6750 cc | 1164 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 53 HP |
Torque | 839 Nm | 83 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 2450 kg | 790 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5400 mm | 4120 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1940 mm | 1540 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1520 mm | 1390 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3120 mm | 2340 mm |